This past year, levels of tension and angst have risen in communities from coast to coast. Each issue elicits strong opinions and hateful words, polarizing segments of our communities fueled by the unending stream of social media. Is anyone else exhausted by it all? Maybe it’s time to pay attention to[Read More…]
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James Hart students can reclaim decades-old art from Homewood Public Library
Students sometimes fail to pick up works of art at the ends of semesters, and some art teachers are reluctant to throw out unclaimed work.John Ray, retired James Hart School art teacher, kept student art for years, and he recently sought the help of the Homewood Public Library to give[Read More…]
First of two new officers joins Flossmoor Police Department
Flossmoor’s 20th current police officer took the oath of office Monday.Officer Courtney Kimes joined the police department Jan. 6 and is taking part in the 13-week field training phase of his probationary period. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in[Read More…]
Flossmoor resident, 105, honored for long and productive lifetime
Always an elegant dresser, Juanita Mitchell wore a stylish, wide-brimmed hat Monday as Flossmoor commemorated her 105th birthday. Friends and family watched as Mayor Paul Braun read a resolution honoring Mitchell for a long and productive lifetime during which she has “earned the respect and admiration of people from all[Read More…]
Homewood approves feasibility study aimed at downtown redevelopment
Homewood trustees approved two ordinances that will help bring the redevelopment plans for the central business district closer to reality. At the Jan. 24 village board meeting, the board members unanimously agreed to authorize a study of the feasibility of establishing a downtown transit oriented development tax increment financing (TIF) district. [Read More…]
PSC reopens after fire as faculty plans makeup schedules for missed classes
Prairie State College (PSC) reopened on Monday, Feb. 6, after being closed for eight days after a transformer fire in the main campus basement. The fire was discovered Saturday, Jan. 28, at around 9:40 a.m. A fire alarm sounded, and the building was evacuated. The PSC Police Department and Chicago Heights[Read More…]
Tutorial on Feb. 15 focuses on internet searches of League of Women Voters sites
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area presents a tutorial at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 on doing internet research of LWV sites.LWV websites locally and across the country share information on voting rights, elections, registering and educating voters, money in elections, climate change, clean energy, ethics in[Read More…]
H-F’s New Faces Theatre performs ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Feb. 17 and 18
New Faces Theatre at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will present “A Wrinkle in Time” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, and Saturday, Feb. 18, in the school’s Mall Auditorium. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
H-F Parks redesigned website take first place in state competition
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has earned a first place award for its redesigned website, www.hfparks.com. The award was presented in the website design category at the 2017 Agency Showcase Competition at the annual Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park and Recreation Association Conference in January. Darren Jasieniecki, marketing and public relations manager for[Read More…]
League of Women Voters Hosting Candidate Forums
The Homewood-Flossmoor League of Women Voters is offering a host of candidate forums to help voters make informed decisions for the April 4 municipal and school board elections.Forums are set for: Glenwood — 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, Calvary Baptist Church, 801 E. Glenwood-Dyer Rd.; mayoral candidates. Flossmoor[Read More…]
